African Church

What happens when your faith is tested in the place you trusted most? Monét Avery has always followed the rules—of ministry, of womanhood, and of the Black church. She’s loyal. Committed. Discreet. But when revival season brings a guest preacher with charm, secrets, and a gift for spiritual seduction, Monét is pulled into a quiet storm that will shake the foundations of everything she believes. What begins in silence turns into a search for truth, one that threatens reputations, exposes corruption, and challenges whether the church can survive the weight of its own sins. With ...

On July 2, 1822, Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man, was hanged in Charleston, South Carolina. He was convicted of plotting what might have been the largest insurrection against slaveholders in US history. Witnesses claimed that Vesey appealed to numerous biblical texts to promote and justify the revolt.

Staggering through the shadows of rejection and abandonment, Xavier Taylor eagerly embraces the transition into adulthood; but, he must face the demons from his childhood closet! Hiding his heart within the security of childhood friendships, writing rap lyrics, and leaning upon the faith of his Grandmother, will Xavier discover his real purpose and destiny? This is the gripping story of rescuing the little boy in order to release the soul of the man. Oftentimes, the anger of a man Is not anger at all...but the manifestations stemming from a cycle of trauma!

In the intricate web of life, secrets are our silent companions. Ramsey, a guardian of hidden truths, conceals a debilitating illness that quietly orchestrates the rhythm of her love life. A heart-wrenching breakup propels Ramsey into a perilous game of Russian roulette, where every spin and ominous click of life's loaded pistol draws her closer to an inevitable fate. Undaunted, Ramsey steers through life on her own terms. Yet, every new love exacts a toll, and each old lover carries a debt she is compelled to settle. Deep within her, a profound mystery unfolds, its magnitude known only to ...

She doesn’t want to be a “good” Christian girl. Rue’s mother despises her nonconforming attitude. Her father wants her to be the next associate pastor. Rue admires him and is willing to accept the mantel. She loves “unchurched” people. A service project reveals, Rue is not her mother’s daughter, and the father she idolizes has been lying. Is this why she is different? Could this be why her mother hates her? Is she being punished for refusing to fit in a box? Rue was told she can’t have one foot in the church and one foot out. But if everyone is lying, can she sit on the ...

"In the shimmering world of social media, Tiffany is captivated by the seemingly perfect lives of her friends. They showcase blissful marriages, proud parenthood, and contented singlehood, leaving Tiffany with a severe case of FOMO—fear of missing out. However, as she delves deeper into their lives, Tiffany unveils the truth: FOMO should really stand for 'false, overexaggerated, misinformed observations.' Amidst the glittering facade, someone is living a lie, and Tiffany is about to discover that everything that glitters isn't gold."

An intriguing and captivating look at the background, character, and eventual decline of the Civil War Revival that took place in Nigeria from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. This dynamic spiritual wakening grew out of the chaos of civil conflict and eventually impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for great good. The author builds on previous scholarship but adds rich additional information from interviews with thirteen principal participants in the revival. Nigeria has experienced several revivals in the 170-year history of the Church in that country, but none has more ...

"Candy-Coated Words Have Led to Sleepless Nights": "Tiffany's marriage is built on a foundation of sweetly spun lies since the day they uttered 'I do.' Overwhelmed by sorrow yet paralyzed by fear, Tiffany witnesses her world unraveling. The truth she concealed has been uncovered, and her husband now holds the fragments of her deception. In the wake of one little white lie, Tiffany confronts the haunting question: Can the cost of that seemingly harmless untruth shatter everything she holds dear?"

The number three signifies divine wholeness. After the devastating loss of their friend, the remaining Church Girls fight to the death to get their friendship back intact. In this third installment of Church Girls, will a black cloud, life's conundrums, and distance become their demise? Or will the Church Girls finally discover the path that leads to wholeness?

Before Jamaal’s seventeenth birthday, he’s appointed as his preacher uncle’s designated driver and unwilling personal confidant. Behind the fine outfits and hats, behind the harmonious singing and delicious cooking, Jamaal is exposed to crazy aunties, sexy church sisters, corrupt pastors, and predator deacons. A good kid who just wants time to finish his homework and kiss a nice girl his own age, Jamaal is dragged through the strange world of the Black church. You best pray for him.— An offensive dark comedy by the author of BLM-PD and Monuments: A Deadly Day at Jefferson Park.

This meditation is directed toward those who are marginalized in our society. The Spirit has a word for those who feel they are on edge or outside the chosen ones. Many are suffering paranoia. I will focus on those who were discriminated against as outsiders and undesirables. We will look at those who were blessed in the presence of their undesirable situations by G.O.D. We often see the ones we see as undesirable as those that G.O.D. has chosen, and we see them in reverse order. According to Isaiah 55:8, My (G.O.D.'S) thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not MY ways, says the ...

Angelic Essie Belle Johnson and devilish Laura Reed both agree that they need to do something to spice up their lives and earn more money. So, they start their own church on the street in front of their Harlem apartment. With Laura's gift for performing and Essie's melodious voice, the two quickly become a hit and must move their services into a renovated theater. But as their congregation grows, a host of misfits enter the scene - some honest, but others who just want a piece of the pie.

This very short eBook, about a 10 minute read, is the inspiring true story of Susan Collins. In 1875, at age 24, Susan became the first African American student at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. A devout Christian, she was one of the first recruits of Rev. William Taylor for missionary work in Africa. Susan spent 35 years of faithful service in Africa before returning home to a hero's welcome in Fayette. During "retirement" she was a popular speaker in schools and churches across Iowa as she shared with children and adults about her time in Africa.

On June 17, 2015, 12 members of the historically black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina welcomed a young white man to their evening Bible study. He arrived with a pistol, 88 bullets, and hopes of starting a race war. Dylann Roof’s massacre of nine innocents during their closing prayer horrified the nation. In Grace Will Lead Us Home, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jennifer Berry Hawes provides a definitive account of the tragedy’s aftermath.

The story of the Graham family continues in My Son's Ex Wife: Aftershock. First Lady Audrey Graham is relieved when her only son, Stiles, encounters the young, vivacious nutritionist Detria Mackey. Rena is equally captivated by recent divorcee and science teacher, Robert Becton but does he have what it takes to make Rena forget her past and give her future a much needed jump start? When Rena returns to Memphis for less than pleasant reasons, Stiles and Rena realize they still have unresolved feelings for each other. Will it be enough for this couple to overcome what severed their ...

DeShawn lives a high, creative, and promiscuous life in San Francisco. But when he’s called back to his cramped Alabama hometown for his uncle’s funeral, he’s hit by flashbacks of handsome, doomed neighbors and sweltering Sunday services. Amid prickly reminders of his childhood, DeShawn ponders family, church, and the men in his life, prompting the question: Who deserves love?

Have you ever been in that "chapter of your life", where everything that could possibly go wrong does, so you just wanted to curse God and die, or questioned if God even really exists? What would you do if you simply wanted to live the blessed life of a devoted Christian, to excel in school, make your family proud, find true love and live happily ever after, yet everything comes crashing down when evil interrupts.

Step into the vast and captivating world of African architecture with the new eBook, Architectural Marvels of Africa's Panorama. This compelling narrative invites you to embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time - exploring ancient structures and marvels that span the diverse African continent. Opening the portal with Africa’s noteworthy architectural heritage, this narrative weaves its way through the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian edifices extending beyond just the remarkable pyramids. Unravel the hidden gems of the Kush kingdom in Nubia and behold the awe-striking spectacle of ...

Western countries are sending more and more short-term missionaries into the world every year. The exponential rise in participation now shows estimates that indicate well over 4 million westerners cross international borders every year to share the hope and message of Jesus. While this is an encouraging development in one sense, it is dangerous in another. Having been a long-term missionary that received foreign teams, a short-term missionary and team leader, and now a pastor who oversees and sends mission teams abroad, it has become apparent that we must do better. There is a legitimate ...

In the 1980s, Erika Bornman’s family join, and ultimately move to, KwaSizabantu, a Christian mission based in KwaZulu-Natal, which is touted as a nirvana, founded on egalitarian values. But something sinister lurks beneath ‘the place where people are helped’. Life at KwaSizabantu is hard. Christianity is used to justify harsh punishments, and congregants are forced to repent for their sins. Threats of physical violence ensure adherence to stringent rules. Parents are pitted against children. Friendships are discouraged.